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Galle Face Hotel

5.0 star property
Experience blissful relaxation by soaking up some sunshine on your private stretch of beach or indulging in rejuvenating treatments at our serene spa.

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

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Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Balcony Sea View Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden View Room

Garden View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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City View Room

City View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Room

Sea View Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Suite

Royal Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suites | View from room

Signature Suites

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Sea View Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Junior Suite Sea View Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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About the area

Map
2 Galle Road, Colombo, 300

What's nearby

  • Galle Face Green - 1 min walk
  • Nawaloka Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Colombo City Centre - 19 min walk
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - 4 min drive
  • Marino Mall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Colombo Fort Station - 10 min drive
  • Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Stop - Cinnamon Grand - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kaffi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪King Of The Mambo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yu Mi Japanese Restaurent - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roots - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Galle Face Hotel

Luxury hotel near Galle Face Green
Located close to Crescat Shopping Mall and Colombo City Centre, Galle Face Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. At the 7 on-site restaurants, enjoy dinner, light fare, international cuisine and ocean views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a computer station
  • A lift, meeting rooms and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 156 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1864 Restaurant
  • In On the Green
  • King of the Mambo Cuban R
  • The Poolside Bar
  • Travellers' Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 71 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 71 (one-way), (from 2 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Galle Face Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Galle Face Hotel?

As of 20 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Galle Face Hotel on 3 Feb 2025 start from €129.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Galle Face Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Galle Face Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Galle Face Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Galle Face Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Galle Face Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 71 per vehicle applies.

Where is Galle Face Hotel located?

Located in Kollupitiya, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Galle Face Green and Crescat Shopping Mall. Colombo City Centre and Gangaramaya Temple are also within 1 mi (2 km). Colombo Fort Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Galle Face Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such history at this hotel. The service is excellent, the food delicious and it could not be in a better location. The building has loads of character and great atmosphere. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Fort Railway Station less than 10 minutes by taxi. Dining options in the hotel weren’t great for us for lunch and dinner with limited vegetarian options but breakfast was outstanding. Lovely location close to the seafront and short tuk tuk to the temple. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the historic element of the hotel. We also enjoyed the restaurant and the service of the staff. I would recommend the hotel to anyone wanting a break from the busyness of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic old school hotel. Very comfortable and with an epic breakfast! I highly recommended it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ranjana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sink was blocked on arrival. Television did not work, engineers came several times but could not fix it. View very poor - outside wall and balconies need painting, broken pipes need replacing. Not a good look. Staff tried to be helpful but often did not know what to do. Breakfast and bar service good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Farmington

Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay for Xmas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sharada, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. A hotel with a lot of history. Old world grandeur
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

subramaniam

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sègun

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sheromie

Travelled with family
This is a very old historic property, and it has quite some charm because of that. However, the rooms have not been maintained. The windows are leaky and the wet sea air gets in making your clothes and the linens – and moist. There was just general lack of maintenance for the property. The staff are very nice, but they do not understand the meaning of service and many times you would be waiting For just a cup of tea at the buffet. Also, the locks for the rooms are just regular keys, not electronics so the security level is a bit lacking. They tried to be accommodating because the first two rooms I looked at were not OK for my mom who I was traveling with because they all had steps up into the bathroom. My brother decided not to stay there and went across the road to ITC, which is a new hotel and the price there was actually lower than the price that we were paying per night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely old hotel located by the beach . Very charming hotel. Loved the hotel but the service ( bar and restaurant) was very poor. Was disappointed with the staff especially since all our others hotel stays in Sri Lanka were excellent with outstanding staff. Would stay there again because of the location and the unique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel- great location, convenient walking to shops, Fort, Pettah, train station, Hospital Street dining options. Staff outstanding. Room clean & very clean. We did ask for king bed yet for 2 king singles. Their pub (Inn on the Green) was great low-key. Pool excellent even whilst area under renovation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gyanendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a gorgeous old seafront property that I first stayed in 40 years ago. They have, thankfully, upgraded the bathrooms since my original stay and the rooms are really lovely and in keeping with the style/age of the property. Breakfast is a delight with fantastic choices both Asian and western at The Verandah and the staff in the morning are lovely and really helpful, even bringing a cake to the table with candles and singing to my husband on his birthday! Insist on a king room if you want a larger bed as they seem to have many twins. They definitely need to do some maintenance on the outside of the property, pool deck has issues and there were electricity problems in the bathrooms/gym near the pool. The housekeeping is also inconsistent, we had one person who was fabulous for the first night and thereafter things were missed. Despite a few failings I will return to this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious buffet style dining spreads for breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner. Beautiful dining/ lawn area overlooking the water - booked the hotel to attend friend’s wedding at the hotel - event went smoothly, staff were really hospitable, top notch and speed laundry and dry cleaning service. Regal, historic property with its own unique charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maarten

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old colonial atmosphere, super location, friendly service, good food and drinks options. The place to stay if you value history and ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

l staff and room. Such a happy stay. Many thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franceen, SAN DIEGO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a classic old world hotel with updated modern amenities. We always stay here. The location is excellent too, and it is the only hotel in Colombo right on the water.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small but otherwise i enjoyed the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was full of old world charm and we could feel the history all around us. Our room was quiet, spacious and very comfortable. The food both breakfast and dinner was delicious and included lots of choice. Staff were very attentive, friendly and keen to make sure our stay was as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with amazing view and great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivasambu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in a historic hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yongyao

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024